Johnny Engelke

Graduate Assistant

Johnny Engelke is an active performer, chamber musician, and educator. He has performed with such ensembles as The San Angelo Symphony Orchestra, The Cathedral of Hope Orchestra, and the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. While obtaining his undergraduate degree, Johnny was the principal bass clarinetist for The University of Texas at Arlington’s Wind Symphony. He was also second clarinet in the UTA Symphony Orchestra and played bass clarinet and Eb clarinet when called for. He currently teaches private clarinet for Arlington ISD in Arlington, Texas. During the summer, he enjoys traveling around the DFW area as a masterclass teacher for high school summer band camps.

Mr. Engelke is currently a Master of Music candidate at Texas Woman’s University where he is a clarinet graduate assistant. He also holds a BM in Clarinet Performance (Magna cum Laude) from The University of Texas at Arlington. His principal teachers include Dr. Danielle Woolery, Dr. Cheyenne Cruz, Dr. Mary Druhan, Sharon Deuby, and Ricky Reeves. When he is not surrounded by all things clarinet, Johnny enjoys spending time with his wonderful partner, Stewart Williams (who is also a professional musician), and their animals at their home in Ferris, Tx.

Johnny holds professional memberships with the American Federation of Musicians, the International Clarinet Association, the Texas Music Educators Association, Tau Beta Sigma, and Phi Theta Kappa.

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